Daniel Vamoric Umholtz, youngest son of Michael Umholtz and Catharine Mary Kipple (Gipple), was born in Juaniata (Juniata) County, Pennsylvania, Sept 15, 1843. He attended a country school not far from his home, and his children often heard him compare the school he attended with the advantages they had. In his day they had no standard textbooks and he said that he got his education from the only two books that the school afforded, the Bible and an almanac. Despite his lack of schooling, he was a well read, intelligent man. He was an excellent penman.At the age of nineteen he volunteered in the Union Army and was assigned to Company L. 21st Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry. He was in several skirmishes, but in no battles of importance until the battle of Gettysburg. He escaped unharmed. Sometime later he contracted typhoid fever and lay for several months in the hospital. When he regained his health, he was sent back to his company. He served nineteen months in the army and was honorably discharged.In 1868 he married Ellen Hastings. They had one child, Mabel M. His wife died March 26, 1881 and is buried at Centerville(Huntsdale, Cumberland Co., PA) PA.He came to Kansas City, Missouri in 1882 and for a time was employed by a wholesale grocer. the following year he opened a general store at Ackerland, Kansas. In 1884 he married Sue (Susan) Hannah Pratley. They had one child, Vamoric. Sue Hannah Umholtz is buried in Wild Horse Cemetery near McLouth, Kansas.In 1888 he married Lillie Mary Corlett, eldest daughter of William Corlett.[see Corlett genealogy]. They had the following children: Nobel(Noble) Preston, True Ella, Corlett, Whitney, and Blanchard Rolfs. He moved to McLouth, Kansas in 1889 and formed the partnership of Umholtz and Corlett. In 1881 Charles Wesley Corlett decided to engage in farming and the partnership was dissolved. Mr Umholtz continued the business until the following year. He then moved to Neely, Kansas where he kept a General Store until the time of his death, January 21, 1918. He was postmaster at Ackerland, Kansas for a short time, and when he moved to Neely, was appointed postmaster at Neely, Kansas. He served for fifteen years.In 1906 he was elected to the state legislature as the Representative from District No. 8. He was a member during the years when several important laws were made; the law changing the manner of party nominations from the old delegates system to present direct primary election; the law compelling the railroads of Kansas to charge not in excess of two cents a mile; and the anti-pass law were passed while he was a member. He was a member of the following House committees:Committee on ManufacturersCommittee on State LibraryCommittee on Judicial AppointmentCommittee on CongressionalHe was also a member of the legislature during the Special Session of 1908.He died January 21, 1918, and is buried in the McLouth Cemetery at McLouth, Kansas. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Woodmen of the World and Independent Order of Odd Fellows.The Tonganoxie(Kansas) Mirror carried the following obituary.
"PROMINENT CITIZEN VICTIM OF DISEASE" Spinal Meningitis claimed Daniel V. Umholtz, merchant at Neely, Monday afternoon at 3:40 P.M.. The disease rarely attacks elderly people and when doctors first examined him Thursday they were in doubts about what the trouble was. Later on, all the tests applied for Spinal Meningitis showed unmistakably that Mr. Umholtz had the dreaded malady. the federal doctors made tests as well as the McLouth physicians.Funeral Services were held yesterday, and burial was at McLouth. D. V. Umholtz had served in Company L, 21st Pennsylvania Cavalry during the Civil War, had been a member of the Kansas legislature, and had been postmaster at Neely for many years. He always took an active interest in politics and was well known throughout Leavenworth County.Daniel V. Umholtz was born in Pennsylvania September 15, 1843 and lived in his native state for 39 years. He was united in marriage in 1868 with Miss Ellen Hastings and to the union was born a daughter, Mrs. Galbraith who lives in Pennsylvania and has two sons in the Navy. Their married life was brief for the wife soon died. The second marriage was with Miss Susan Pratley and one son Vamoric was born who now lives in Kansas City. The mother died while the boy was still an infant. Mr. Umholtz came to Kansas City in 1882 and settled in Ackerland. he was married in 1888 with Miss Lillian Corlett and four children were born, Mrs. True Umholtz who lives in Kansas City, and Corlett, Whitney and Blanchard. All these children and mother survive. Mr. Umholtz kept a store in Ackerland for a time and then went into business at McLouth. He located at Neely with a store 25 years ago and enjoyed a good business there ever since. Mrs.(Mr.?) Umholtz was a vegetarian and had not eaten meat since his youth. Notwithstanding his vegetarian diet he always appeared robust. Mr. Umholtz was popular among his acquaintances and always appeared jovial.
The McLouth Times in its issue of Friday, January 25, 1918 had the following obituary:
OBITUARY *** D. V. UMHOLTZ D. V. Umholtz, proprietor of the Neely store for the past 25 years passed away at that place January 21, 1918 at the age of 74 years, 4 months and 6 days.He was a native of Juniata County, Pennsylvania, born September 15, 1843. He came to Kansas in 1882, located at Ackerland, later moving to McLouth where he was engaged in the store business, then to Neely, where he continued in the merchandise business. He was united in marriage to Miss Lillie, February 9, 1888; to this union were born five children four of who survive him; Mrs. H. B. Umholtz of Kansas City, Missouri, Corlett Umholtz of Camp Furton, Whitney and Blanchard of Neely and one son, and one daughter by former marriages, Vamoric Umholtz of Kansas City, Mrs. Mabel Galbraith of Huntsdale, Pennsylvania, also 4 grandsons, Harry and Hugh Galbraith of the Navy and Garnett G. of Huntsdale, Pennsylvania and Harry Umholtz Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri.He was a soldier of the Civil War serving in the 21st Pennsylvania Cavalry for 19 months. He served in the state legislature in 1908 taking active part in important legislation, being especially interested using his influence in passing the 2-cent fare and the anti-pass laws, and many others which have been of material benefit to the people in general.The interment was in the family lot at McLouth Cemetery where one son, Preston, is buried. Services were conducted by Rev. Sweezy, January 23rd.
(The preceding information is from a web site maintained by Joseph R. Umholtz: http://members.aol.com/joeumholtz/dan.htm It was given to him by Dan Umholtz, the great, great, grandson of Daniel V., who received it from a stepdaughter of Blanchard Umholtz when Blanchard died. Joseph believes it was compiled by Blanchard, or one of his siblings. The information in parentheses is what Joseph has added to help clarify the story. I [Leslie W.] added this information because I have added records to the McLouth, Kansas cemetery and came across this information while searching for something else. I hope it helps someone researching their family history!)
"PROMINENT CITIZEN VICTIM OF DISEASE" Spinal Meningitis claimed Daniel V. Umholtz, merchant at Neely, Monday afternoon at 3:40 P.M.. The disease rarely attacks elderly people and when doctors first examined him Thursday they were in doubts about what the trouble was. Later on, all the tests applied for Spinal Meningitis showed unmistakably that Mr. Umholtz had the dreaded malady. the federal doctors made tests as well as the McLouth physicians.Funeral Services were held yesterday, and burial was at McLouth. D. V. Umholtz had served in Company L, 21st Pennsylvania Cavalry during the Civil War, had been a member of the Kansas legislature, and had been postmaster at Neely for many years. He always took an active interest in politics and was well known throughout Leavenworth County.Daniel V. Umholtz was born in Pennsylvania September 15, 1843 and lived in his native state for 39 years. He was united in marriage in 1868 with Miss Ellen Hastings and to the union was born a daughter, Mrs. Galbraith who lives in Pennsylvania and has two sons in the Navy. Their married life was brief for the wife soon died. The second marriage was with Miss Susan Pratley and one son Vamoric was born who now lives in Kansas City. The mother died while the boy was still an infant. Mr. Umholtz came to Kansas City in 1882 and settled in Ackerland. he was married in 1888 with Miss Lillian Corlett and four children were born, Mrs. True Umholtz who lives in Kansas City, and Corlett, Whitney and Blanchard. All these children and mother survive. Mr. Umholtz kept a store in Ackerland for a time and then went into business at McLouth. He located at Neely with a store 25 years ago and enjoyed a good business there ever since. Mrs.(Mr.?) Umholtz was a vegetarian and had not eaten meat since his youth. Notwithstanding his vegetarian diet he always appeared robust. Mr. Umholtz was popular among his acquaintances and always appeared jovial.
The McLouth Times in its issue of Friday, January 25, 1918 had the following obituary:
OBITUARY *** D. V. UMHOLTZ D. V. Umholtz, proprietor of the Neely store for the past 25 years passed away at that place January 21, 1918 at the age of 74 years, 4 months and 6 days.He was a native of Juniata County, Pennsylvania, born September 15, 1843. He came to Kansas in 1882, located at Ackerland, later moving to McLouth where he was engaged in the store business, then to Neely, where he continued in the merchandise business. He was united in marriage to Miss Lillie, February 9, 1888; to this union were born five children four of who survive him; Mrs. H. B. Umholtz of Kansas City, Missouri, Corlett Umholtz of Camp Furton, Whitney and Blanchard of Neely and one son, and one daughter by former marriages, Vamoric Umholtz of Kansas City, Mrs. Mabel Galbraith of Huntsdale, Pennsylvania, also 4 grandsons, Harry and Hugh Galbraith of the Navy and Garnett G. of Huntsdale, Pennsylvania and Harry Umholtz Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri.He was a soldier of the Civil War serving in the 21st Pennsylvania Cavalry for 19 months. He served in the state legislature in 1908 taking active part in important legislation, being especially interested using his influence in passing the 2-cent fare and the anti-pass laws, and many others which have been of material benefit to the people in general.The interment was in the family lot at McLouth Cemetery where one son, Preston, is buried. Services were conducted by Rev. Sweezy, January 23rd.
(The preceding information is from a web site maintained by Joseph R. Umholtz: http://members.aol.com/joeumholtz/dan.htm It was given to him by Dan Umholtz, the great, great, grandson of Daniel V., who received it from a stepdaughter of Blanchard Umholtz when Blanchard died. Joseph believes it was compiled by Blanchard, or one of his siblings. The information in parentheses is what Joseph has added to help clarify the story. I [Leslie W.] added this information because I have added records to the McLouth, Kansas cemetery and came across this information while searching for something else. I hope it helps someone researching their family history!)
Daniel Vamoric Umholtz, youngest son of Michael Umholtz and Catharine Mary Kipple (Gipple), was born in Juaniata (Juniata) County, Pennsylvania, Sept 15, 1843. He attended a country school not far from his home, and his children often heard him compare the school he attended with the advantages they had. In his day they had no standard textbooks and he said that he got his education from the only two books that the school afforded, the Bible and an almanac. Despite his lack of schooling, he was a well read, intelligent man. He was an excellent penman.At the age of nineteen he volunteered in the Union Army and was assigned to Company L. 21st Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry. He was in several skirmishes, but in no battles of importance until the battle of Gettysburg. He escaped unharmed. Sometime later he contracted typhoid fever and lay for several months in the hospital. When he regained his health, he was sent back to his company. He served nineteen months in the army and was honorably discharged.In 1868 he married Ellen Hastings. They had one child, Mabel M. His wife died March 26, 1881 and is buried at Centerville(Huntsdale, Cumberland Co., PA) PA.He came to Kansas City, Missouri in 1882 and for a time was employed by a wholesale grocer. the following year he opened a general store at Ackerland, Kansas. In 1884 he married Sue (Susan) Hannah Pratley. They had one child, Vamoric. Sue Hannah Umholtz is buried in Wild Horse Cemetery near McLouth, Kansas.In 1888 he married Lillie Mary Corlett, eldest daughter of William Corlett.[see Corlett genealogy]. They had the following children: Nobel(Noble) Preston, True Ella, Corlett, Whitney, and Blanchard Rolfs. He moved to McLouth, Kansas in 1889 and formed the partnership of Umholtz and Corlett. In 1881 Charles Wesley Corlett decided to engage in farming and the partnership was dissolved. Mr Umholtz continued the business until the following year. He then moved to Neely, Kansas where he kept a General Store until the time of his death, January 21, 1918. He was postmaster at Ackerland, Kansas for a short time, and when he moved to Neely, was appointed postmaster at Neely, Kansas. He served for fifteen years.In 1906 he was elected to the state legislature as the Representative from District No. 8. He was a member during the years when several important laws were made; the law changing the manner of party nominations from the old delegates system to present direct primary election; the law compelling the railroads of Kansas to charge not in excess of two cents a mile; and the anti-pass law were passed while he was a member. He was a member of the following House committees:Committee on ManufacturersCommittee on State LibraryCommittee on Judicial AppointmentCommittee on CongressionalHe was also a member of the legislature during the Special Session of 1908.He died January 21, 1918, and is buried in the McLouth Cemetery at McLouth, Kansas. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Woodmen of the World and Independent Order of Odd Fellows.The Tonganoxie(Kansas) Mirror carried the following obituary.
"PROMINENT CITIZEN VICTIM OF DISEASE" Spinal Meningitis claimed Daniel V. Umholtz, merchant at Neely, Monday afternoon at 3:40 P.M.. The disease rarely attacks elderly people and when doctors first examined him Thursday they were in doubts about what the trouble was. Later on, all the tests applied for Spinal Meningitis showed unmistakably that Mr. Umholtz had the dreaded malady. the federal doctors made tests as well as the McLouth physicians.Funeral Services were held yesterday, and burial was at McLouth. D. V. Umholtz had served in Company L, 21st Pennsylvania Cavalry during the Civil War, had been a member of the Kansas legislature, and had been postmaster at Neely for many years. He always took an active interest in politics and was well known throughout Leavenworth County.Daniel V. Umholtz was born in Pennsylvania September 15, 1843 and lived in his native state for 39 years. He was united in marriage in 1868 with Miss Ellen Hastings and to the union was born a daughter, Mrs. Galbraith who lives in Pennsylvania and has two sons in the Navy. Their married life was brief for the wife soon died. The second marriage was with Miss Susan Pratley and one son Vamoric was born who now lives in Kansas City. The mother died while the boy was still an infant. Mr. Umholtz came to Kansas City in 1882 and settled in Ackerland. he was married in 1888 with Miss Lillian Corlett and four children were born, Mrs. True Umholtz who lives in Kansas City, and Corlett, Whitney and Blanchard. All these children and mother survive. Mr. Umholtz kept a store in Ackerland for a time and then went into business at McLouth. He located at Neely with a store 25 years ago and enjoyed a good business there ever since. Mrs.(Mr.?) Umholtz was a vegetarian and had not eaten meat since his youth. Notwithstanding his vegetarian diet he always appeared robust. Mr. Umholtz was popular among his acquaintances and always appeared jovial.
The McLouth Times in its issue of Friday, January 25, 1918 had the following obituary:
OBITUARY *** D. V. UMHOLTZ D. V. Umholtz, proprietor of the Neely store for the past 25 years passed away at that place January 21, 1918 at the age of 74 years, 4 months and 6 days.He was a native of Juniata County, Pennsylvania, born September 15, 1843. He came to Kansas in 1882, located at Ackerland, later moving to McLouth where he was engaged in the store business, then to Neely, where he continued in the merchandise business. He was united in marriage to Miss Lillie, February 9, 1888; to this union were born five children four of who survive him; Mrs. H. B. Umholtz of Kansas City, Missouri, Corlett Umholtz of Camp Furton, Whitney and Blanchard of Neely and one son, and one daughter by former marriages, Vamoric Umholtz of Kansas City, Mrs. Mabel Galbraith of Huntsdale, Pennsylvania, also 4 grandsons, Harry and Hugh Galbraith of the Navy and Garnett G. of Huntsdale, Pennsylvania and Harry Umholtz Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri.He was a soldier of the Civil War serving in the 21st Pennsylvania Cavalry for 19 months. He served in the state legislature in 1908 taking active part in important legislation, being especially interested using his influence in passing the 2-cent fare and the anti-pass laws, and many others which have been of material benefit to the people in general.The interment was in the family lot at McLouth Cemetery where one son, Preston, is buried. Services were conducted by Rev. Sweezy, January 23rd.
(The preceding information is from a web site maintained by Joseph R. Umholtz: http://members.aol.com/joeumholtz/dan.htm It was given to him by Dan Umholtz, the great, great, grandson of Daniel V., who received it from a stepdaughter of Blanchard Umholtz when Blanchard died. Joseph believes it was compiled by Blanchard, or one of his siblings. The information in parentheses is what Joseph has added to help clarify the story. I [Leslie W.] added this information because I have added records to the McLouth, Kansas cemetery and came across this information while searching for something else. I hope it helps someone researching their family history!)
"PROMINENT CITIZEN VICTIM OF DISEASE" Spinal Meningitis claimed Daniel V. Umholtz, merchant at Neely, Monday afternoon at 3:40 P.M.. The disease rarely attacks elderly people and when doctors first examined him Thursday they were in doubts about what the trouble was. Later on, all the tests applied for Spinal Meningitis showed unmistakably that Mr. Umholtz had the dreaded malady. the federal doctors made tests as well as the McLouth physicians.Funeral Services were held yesterday, and burial was at McLouth. D. V. Umholtz had served in Company L, 21st Pennsylvania Cavalry during the Civil War, had been a member of the Kansas legislature, and had been postmaster at Neely for many years. He always took an active interest in politics and was well known throughout Leavenworth County.Daniel V. Umholtz was born in Pennsylvania September 15, 1843 and lived in his native state for 39 years. He was united in marriage in 1868 with Miss Ellen Hastings and to the union was born a daughter, Mrs. Galbraith who lives in Pennsylvania and has two sons in the Navy. Their married life was brief for the wife soon died. The second marriage was with Miss Susan Pratley and one son Vamoric was born who now lives in Kansas City. The mother died while the boy was still an infant. Mr. Umholtz came to Kansas City in 1882 and settled in Ackerland. he was married in 1888 with Miss Lillian Corlett and four children were born, Mrs. True Umholtz who lives in Kansas City, and Corlett, Whitney and Blanchard. All these children and mother survive. Mr. Umholtz kept a store in Ackerland for a time and then went into business at McLouth. He located at Neely with a store 25 years ago and enjoyed a good business there ever since. Mrs.(Mr.?) Umholtz was a vegetarian and had not eaten meat since his youth. Notwithstanding his vegetarian diet he always appeared robust. Mr. Umholtz was popular among his acquaintances and always appeared jovial.
The McLouth Times in its issue of Friday, January 25, 1918 had the following obituary:
OBITUARY *** D. V. UMHOLTZ D. V. Umholtz, proprietor of the Neely store for the past 25 years passed away at that place January 21, 1918 at the age of 74 years, 4 months and 6 days.He was a native of Juniata County, Pennsylvania, born September 15, 1843. He came to Kansas in 1882, located at Ackerland, later moving to McLouth where he was engaged in the store business, then to Neely, where he continued in the merchandise business. He was united in marriage to Miss Lillie, February 9, 1888; to this union were born five children four of who survive him; Mrs. H. B. Umholtz of Kansas City, Missouri, Corlett Umholtz of Camp Furton, Whitney and Blanchard of Neely and one son, and one daughter by former marriages, Vamoric Umholtz of Kansas City, Mrs. Mabel Galbraith of Huntsdale, Pennsylvania, also 4 grandsons, Harry and Hugh Galbraith of the Navy and Garnett G. of Huntsdale, Pennsylvania and Harry Umholtz Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri.He was a soldier of the Civil War serving in the 21st Pennsylvania Cavalry for 19 months. He served in the state legislature in 1908 taking active part in important legislation, being especially interested using his influence in passing the 2-cent fare and the anti-pass laws, and many others which have been of material benefit to the people in general.The interment was in the family lot at McLouth Cemetery where one son, Preston, is buried. Services were conducted by Rev. Sweezy, January 23rd.
(The preceding information is from a web site maintained by Joseph R. Umholtz: http://members.aol.com/joeumholtz/dan.htm It was given to him by Dan Umholtz, the great, great, grandson of Daniel V., who received it from a stepdaughter of Blanchard Umholtz when Blanchard died. Joseph believes it was compiled by Blanchard, or one of his siblings. The information in parentheses is what Joseph has added to help clarify the story. I [Leslie W.] added this information because I have added records to the McLouth, Kansas cemetery and came across this information while searching for something else. I hope it helps someone researching their family history!)
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